Mike Horner Email & Phone Number

Aurora, CO, US

Wakefield, MA, US

Space Force Space Systems Command - Space Domain Awareness Radar Acquisition Program Manager

Centennial, Colorado, US

• Provide strategy and direction to 42 personnel on domestic operations supporting the Governor and Colorado's citizens. Spearhead National Guard Emergency Operations Center and personnel training for complex programs.
• Subject matter expert in building industry partnerships; responsible for building a innovation research portfolio of 350 million dollars with 9 defense and tech start-up firms
• Developed and maintained strategic partnerships with national, state, and local civil support emergency management stakeholders; drove 8 successful state and national response campaigns
• Utilized “Think Wrong” and “Lean Six Sigma” process improvement principles to streamline processes
• Directed after action reports, solicited customer feedback, and evaluated key performance indicators (KPIs) on 17 projects, implemented 53 permanent process and project enhancements, and provided change management.
• Facilitated 7 conferences and 9 working groups designed to support enterprise operations and modernization efforts, briefed 220+ national senior leaders, ultimately leading to the adoption of 11 national initiatives to.

Aurora, Colorado, US

• Operated as the focal point for all weapons loading and armament systems-related matters, focusing on compliance, continuity, and standardization for a staff of 220. Advised senior leaders in matters of munitions.
• Developed and cultivated 65 strategic relationships within the Department of Defense, industry partners, and foreign allied forces; key to planning, coordinating, and executing 5 defense exercises utilizing novel.
• Championed continual process improvement; developed new operations process to restructure 41 workflow tasks for 63 employees, significantly enhancing air combat resource availability and reducing production timelines.
• Direct all regulatory compliance inspections and management operations for 4 organizations across 6 separate functional areas, including combat operations, support, medical, and hazardous materials to ensure.
• Established, evaluated, and improved training and performance standards, maintenance controls, policies, and procedures, and analyzed trend data to direct targeted quality, efficiency, and performance improvements
• Authored strategic campaign plan and chaired synchronization meetings, adjusted goals, and milestones based on key performance indicators (KPIs)

Randolph AFB, TX, US

• Served as the subject matter expert for the organization, training, and equipping of 2,900+ employees throughout global operations. Developed strategic policy to modernize, standardize, and improve processes while.
• Provided subject matter expertise to key partnerships for Department of Defense acquisition and sustainment requirements to manage the logistics cycle portfolio (acquisition, developmental and operational testing.
• Planned and organized the Senior Managers’ Conference, from defining the agenda and creating 60 presentations to briefing 344 senior leaders on current initiatives, positive/negative trend analysis, and modernization.
• Worked with Defense Logistics Agency and DCMA stakeholders to remedy critical supply issues with 4 aircraft parts; conducted weekly synchronization meetings and briefed senior leaders on status of supply chain integrity
• Selected to lead Inspector General team inspections requiring validation of 514 critical compliance areas and provided corrective training, if areas of noncompliance were detected
• Authored and published US Air Force/Foreign Military Sales (FMS) maintenance policy for munitions, armament systems, and field equipment with a focus on safety and quality

Randolph AFB, TX, US

• Headed 53 Active Duty/Air National Guard Airmen maintaining 23 F-22 combat aircraft to steer Ready Aircrew Program/Unit Deployment/Operation NOBLE EAGLE homeland defense requirements
• Managed the entire inventory of 1,800 special purpose support equipment items worth $40 million
• Served as the project officer for Exercise COMBAT HAMMER, coordinated the movement of 160 short tons of cargo/157 personnel, enabling 250 sorties, and validated solutions for contemporary air combat adversarial.
• Introduced 19 work center enhancements by syncing innovation and production efforts for 90 Airmen and 29 tasks, saving 1,980 man-hours per yearDirected 27 Active Duty/Air National Guard Airmen managing 46 F-22 aircraft.
• Led initiatives for mobility, medical readiness, Airmen upgrade/proficiency training, and ancillary training requirements for worldwide readiness
• Selected 1 MXS Chief to lead Support Section Working Group 15 programs with 16 Airmen to standardized processes within 13 flight support sections

Randolph AFB, TX, US

• Monitored 60 Flightline weapons personnel, ensuring the utmost technical order and safety compliance of 22 F-16 combat aircraft valued at $704 million.
• Headed long-range plans as well as ensured accurate load crew certifications on 18 air-to-air/air-to-ground munitions to meet Operational Plan / Air Expeditionary Force deployment taskings

Randolph AFB, TX, US

• Supervised 51 personnel during the maintenance & loading operations of 23 F-16s valued at $805 million
• Validated aircraft configurations, performed supervisory inspections, tracked/reconciled munitions expenditures in CAS
• Developed & coordinated short/long range planning for scheduled, unscheduled maintenance, & time compliance tech orders

Randolph AFB, TX, US

• Performed quality verification inspections and personnel evaluations on 1,200 assigned personnel in support of 29 F-16s/27 A-10s
• Executed duties as wing Exercise Evaluation Team member; drafted and evaluated realistic scenarios to refine combat readiness
• Certified weight and balance manager; oversaw program, weighed aircraft, performed inventories, certified configurations

Randolph AFB, TX, US

Master Of Science - Ms, Systems Engineering

Executive Education Seminar, Homeland Defense And Security

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Kinesiology And Exercise Science

Associate'S Degree In Applied Science, Aircraft Armament Systems Technology